Snapchat rolls out its BeReal-type feature

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As BeReal gains popularity, we're starting to see its feature trickle into existing social media apps. Snapchat is the latest app to offer what's made the app enticing—the option to share what's happening in the moment by taking photos with the front- and rear-facing cameras. Snapchat introduced its take first in April as part of its director mode.

Unlike BeReal's minimal feature set, Snapchat gives you more options to play around with, including different layouts for how the windows are stacked and the option to use lenses, stickers, and music. This Dual Camera feature rolls out to iOS users first, with Android getting it in the coming months.

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Wasserstein's 'Made for Fibit' line adds new 3-in-1 charging dock

If you've been looking for a dock that can make it easier to charge your new Fitbit and Pixel devices, Wasserstein has updated its Made for Fitbit line with a 3-in-1 charging dock. It can charge your Pixel phone, Pixel Buds, and Fitbit device in one dock. It doesn't use Qi wireless charging, though. Instead, it has two USB-C plugs for the Pixel Buds and smartphone and adapters for the both the Sense and Versa (which use the same adapter) and the Fitbit Charge 5.

The Wasserstein 3-in-1 charging dock will start shipping mid-October with a retail price of US$89.99 (around CA$117).

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Instagram fixes sound bug plaguing Reels exports

If you use Instagram to edit and record the short-form vertical videos you share on all platforms, you'll be happy to learn the company fixed a bug that took out sound from Reels when you downloaded from the editing screen. The problem seems to have impacted iOS users, and Meta has addressed the issue. Seine Kim, a spokesperson for Instagram's parent company, Meta, confirmed the change wasn't intentional and it has already rolled out a fix on Friday. So, if you've been having this issue, it might be time to update your Instagram app.

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Apple Watch Pro might not support older Apple Watch bands

Apple is rumoured to be unveiling a new Apple Watch Pro during its upcoming "Far Out" event on September 7. And one of the latest leaks about this smartwatch is you can't use older Apple Watch bands with it. Leaker UnclePan, who correctly predicted the screen sizes of the Apple Watch Series 7, claimed on Chinese social media Weibo that the Apple Watch Pro would get a 47mm/48mm displays with wider straps. They said the squared shape of these upcoming watches wouldn't be a perfect fit with the existing bands.

If the reports are accurate, the Apple Watch Pro will be the first Apple Watch that doesn't offer retro compatibility for existing bands. This Watch Pro will reportedly visually differentiate itself from the Series 8, but rumours diverge over whether the watch will get flat edges. The Pro is also expected to feature a "more durable formulation of titanium" to make it a more rugged device, get better battery life, and add support for body temperature measurements.

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